[ES_JOBS_NET] Hiring Research Associate, Lab and Field Trials, Oakland CA

[Alison Marklein]

Eion <http://eioncarbon.com/> is hiring a Research Associate II, Lab and
Field trials
<https://eioncarbon.com/careers/research-associate-ii-lab-and-field-trials>,
based in Oakland, CA, USA.

Eion is a carbon removal company. We work with farmers, ranchers, and
existing agriculture systems to safely and permanently remove carbon from
the atmosphere at scale using enhanced rock weathering (ERW). Eion
accelerates the weathering cycle by crushing up silicate minerals. We then
work with the existing agricultural system to transport and apply this
crushed minerals to working lands. Once applied, nature takes over. Rain
and soil acidity enable the silicate mineral to remove the carbon dioxide
from the atmosphere and ultimately transport it to the ocean, where it will
be stored for roughly 500,000 years.

As our Research Associate for Lab and Field trials, your role will include
the planning, organization, and implementation of lab experiments at the
Oakland location and field trials for a variety of crops and
agroecosystems, primarily in the Mid South and Midwest US. Previous
experience in performing lab experiments and managing and executing field
trials, along with analysis of field data, will have prepared you for
joining Eion in this capacity. You will interact closely with external
partners (e.g. farming coops) who implement some of our field trials, as
well as external labs who perform our analyses.

This role will report to our Senior Staff Scientist within the Technology &
Innovation Team.

*Responsibilities*

   - Design, manage and execute suite of research field trials
   - Coordinate all aspects of field trials with our external partners
   - Perform lab experiments (dissolution experiments of different mineral
   feedstocks and soil column experiments)
   - Take a lead role in developing, establishing, and maintaining the
   quality of research field trials and lab experiments
   - Lead drafting standard operating procedures, reports and other
   required documentation as needed
   - Collect, analyze and summarize quality trends and data, compile
   information into reports, and proactively identify, prioritize, communicate
   and resolve quality issues for continuous improvement
   - Travel domestically (<20% time) to conduct fieldwork and collaborate
   with external partners (e.g. site visits, field surveys, collection of
   various types of environmental samples)
   - Handle soil and plant sample logistics (including communication with
   third party soil testing labs, sample processing at the Oakland location,
   and shipping samples to external labs)
   - Improve our plant and soil sample processing pipeline by establishing
   and advancing collaborations with third party soil testing labs
   - Collaborate closely with the Science team on data analysis and
   contribute to peer-reviewed publications on field trials
   - Contribute to building a robust and scalable system for the management
   and execution of research field trials


*Required Qualifications*

   - M.S. in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Crop Science, Life Science or
   related field plus 2 year’s experience
   - Demonstrated work experience in managing research field trials (farm
   or small plot research)
   - Field research planning, trial design and statistical analysis
   - Demonstrated experience working in a lab
   - Practical knowledge of data capture and entry and computer skills
   relevant to data management
   - Ability to work independently
   - Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based
   environment
   - US driver’s license
   - Willingness and ability to occasionally travel (up to 20% of the time)
   - Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, i.e., heat,
   humidity, rain, cold, etc. for extended periods of time (you will not be in
   the field alone)
   - Knowledge of python is a plus
   - Knowledge of geochemistry is a plus



*Skills to be successful in the role*

   - Interest in climate technology and agricultural interactions
   - Strong verbal and written communication skills
   - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
   - Process-oriented
   - Ability to quickly learn new software programs and tools
   - Openness to take on new challenges
   - Willingness to contribute to tasks outside of your responsibilities
   when help is needed



*Why Work With Us*This company exists to do good, for the planet, and for
people, and we have a really wonderful scalable approach to do it that
touches so many different partners.
We think a lot about how to create the corporate scaffolding to do the most
good.
This company spends a lot of time thinking about culture, values,
communication, and how to be good at being a company.


*Additional Information*
We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we
created them. Eion is building a team that looks beyond the dominant
culture for clues to creating a successful workplace where every person
stands in integrity.  To that end, Eion is committed to a supportive and
inclusive culture for women, gender minorities, and other individuals from
underrepresented groups. Our core team includes racial diversity, gender
diversity, and ability diversity, and we continually broaden our
understanding and support for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We
are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color,
ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age,
citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender
expression, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic
protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

* To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to
science.jobs at eion.team. *
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